Hulu The Best Japanese Movies Streaming on Hulu

Japanese films have a rich history stemming from the kinetoscope's introduction to Japanese filmmakers in the late 1890s. Since then, Japanese cinema has come a long way, and Japan has the fourth largest number of feature films produced in the entire world.

One of the biggest contributions to film history made by Japan is obviously the cult-classic horror film Godzilla. On this list of Japanese movies on Hulu, we have the original film and two of its sequels, Godzilla vs. Megalon and Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster. Also on Hulu is the Japanese cinematic masterpiece In the Realm of the Senses. Starring Eiko Matsuda as Sada Abe, a prostitute-turned-maid who is molested by her boss, In the Realm of the Senses. is one of the most provocative, sexually explicit Japanese films of the 1970s. And don’t miss the fascinating documentary Message from Hiroshima, which explores the aftermath of the dropping of the atomic bomb.

Vote up the best Japanese movies streaming on Hulu below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.

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Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix PriestessRie Kugimiya, Yui Horie, Aya Hirano Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess is a 2012 Japanese animated fantasy action film based on the shōnen manga and anime series Fairy Tail by Hiro Mashima. It was directed by Masaya Fujimori, ...more

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Grave of the FirefliesYoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Ayano Shiraishi Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 Japanese animated drama film written and directed by Isao Takahata and animated by Studio Ghibli. It is based on the 1967 semi-autobiographical novel Grave of ...more

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Ninja ScrollJōji Nakata, Daisuke Gōri, Takeshi Aono Ninja Scroll is a 1993 Japanese animated action thriller film written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. The critically acclaimed film was theatrically released on June 5, 1993, and received a ...more

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Trigun: Badlands RumbleMaaya Sakamoto, Hiromi Tsuru, Johnny Yong Bosch Trigun: Badlands Rumble is a 2010 Japanese animated action comedy film by Madhouse. It is based on the Trigun manga, written by Yasuhiro Nightow.

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AkiraTakeshi Kusao, Mami Koyama, Tesshō Genda Akira is a 1988 Japanese animated cyberpunk action film directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, written by Otomo and Izo Hashimoto, and featuring the voices of Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, and ...more

Gintama: The MovieRie Kugimiya, Koyasu Taketo, Kenichi Suzumura Gintama: The Movie is a 2010 sci-fi animated film written by Gyo Yamatoya and directed by Shinji Takamatsu.

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Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade WorksAyako Kawasumi, Tomokazu Seki, Jōji Nakata Fate/stay night the Movie: Unlimited Blade Works is a 2010 Japanese anime fantasy action film directed by Yuji Yamaguchi. The movie was released in Japan on January 23, 2010 on 12 screens and ...more

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